Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas and happy holidays to all my readers and their families.

Love,

Heather

Ode to Karl: Lagerfelds Spring 2008 collection

Karl's signature palette of black and white contrasted to the neon rainbow lights of the runway. Karl's collection was tuned with sharp geometric cut outs, fine tailoring, 1950's flared skirts and a veil of sheer tulle layering everything from jeans, bold mini tube dresses, and even bare legs. The simplicity and sexiness of this collection was balanced with chunky, bold, accessories.

'Twas the night of Arabian Christmas

Marc Jacobs held his annual holiday costume party with the theme Arabian Nights. The party held at the Rainbow Room in NY was complete with belly dancers, go-go dancers, midgets, fortune tellers, and a magic carpet photo-opt with a wind machine.

Marc Jacobs dressed as a camel toe and guests as evil wizards, genies, and even Apu.

All Wrapped Up: Christmas Bows

Presents come second to shoes, clothes and handbags this holiday season when it comes to the festive decoration of the bow.

From left to right.

1. Christian Lacroix stapless mini dress (2 views)
2. Karl Donoghue Woven lapin cardigan
3. Moschino Cheap & Chic, gold Floral jacquard dress
4. DAY Birger et Mikkelsen, leather beaded necklace
5. Christan Lacroix, red satin strapless mini
6. Marc Jacobs, Bow dress
7. Christian Louboutin, Anemone stiletto pumps (2 views)
8. Milly, yellow bow pencil skirt.
9. Valentino, Python Bow clutch (available in numerous colours)

Personal Muse: Brigitte Bardot

"She is every man's idea of the girl he'd like to meet in Paris."

Dubbed the icon of female sexuality in the 1950's and 60's Brigitte's style and sex appeal has been remembered and revamped even today. Born in Paris Brigitte started modeling and acting at an early age. By the time she was 15 it became apparent that the camera loved her and her ability to capture the audience with her stunning looks and sex kitten demure propelled her to international fame. Media hordes covered her every move. Brigitte is known for being one of the first female pinups, popularing the bikini and Saint Tropez as a luxurious vacation spot. She as one son and was married a number of times to artists, business men and actors. Currently Karl Lagerfeld modeled his Pre-Fall 2008 show after her.

Spring 2008: Zac Posen

Zac Posen's Spring 2008 collection was based on the "Days of Heaven, the Shakers, and the wheat fields of the Great Plains" acourding to his pamphlet. One can see the reference to the prairie fields in the soft, flowy movement of the white dresses and sleek wide-brimmed hats. I loved the high waisted full skirts and dresses which stand out as feminine and sexy, yet a sharp element of masculinity is apparent in the crisp tailoring of the blouses. Posen is extremely popular in hollywood for his evening wear.. keep your eyes peeled for these brightly coloured gowns soon to be strolling down the red carpet. The navy one is my favourite.

Let's Play: I Spy a Model?

Editorial spead in Vogue Italia's December 2007 issue debuting Spring 2008's floral patterns and vast range of textured fabrics.

Celebrity Style: Short, Long, White, Black, Fur

1. Keira Knightly in patent leather oxfords
2. Pregnant Nicole Ritchie looking amazing
3. Kate Hudson in a mini Gucci dress
4. Sarah Jessica Parker in short fur jacket over a long tuxedo jacket.

Outfit: The Dinner Party Host

1. Moschino Cheap & Chic, balloon sleeve dress. (2 views)
2. Brian Atwood, Garza suade sandal
3. Kenneth Jay Lane, pave crystal cocktail ring
4. H.Stern, Spring 2 Drop earrings
5. Aram, 'Tree of Life' serving plater available at William Ashley

Mary Kate in Nylon

MK spread for December 2007/January 2008 issue.

What is Marc thinking???

It was announced yesterday that Victoria Beckham is the new face of Marc Jacobs. One can only wonder how an already over-publicized, skeletal, plastic silicone, washed up pop star will contribute to a classic and timeless, modern, quirky, colourful, youthful, American designer.

I wait to be enlightened...

As If the Carnival Came to Life: John Galliano Spring 2008

OK.. so i WAS trying to go in order and post my favourite Spring 2008 shows from New York, London, Milan, and Paris but i just can't wait to post this one any longer.

I'm not exactly sure if it's the fantasy element combined with true feminity or the mad melange of Coney Island, the reclusive socialites in Grey Gardens,and Andy Warhol on vacation.. whatever the element may be, I'm astounded.

Outfit: A Walk in the Rain

1. Alexander McQueen, burgandy wool/cashmee hooded cape
2. Alexander McQueen, cream marino wool hooded top (underneath
3. Missoni, geometric knit shawl
4. Burberry, studded umbrella
5. J Brand, dark blue cigarette leg jeans
6. Marni, platform leather boots
7. Jimmy Choo, Alex yellow leather bag

Beware of the Shoes

Shoes with attitude. Left to right, starting with top row.

1. Alberta Ferretti, studded leather pumps.
2. Miu Miu, Jeweled heel pump.
3. Chloe, cone heel platform (2 views)
4. Christian Louboutin, Mad Mary pump.
5. Givenchy, studded sandal
6. Christian Louboutin, Pigalle Graffiti pump.
7. Balenciga, Fall geometric sandal.

Celebrity Style: Olsen Twins in Winter Whites

1. Mary-kate sporting a pink platform 'victoria' shoe by Giambattista Valli
2. Ashley Olsen in Calvin Klein

Can't have one without the other..

Whether it's for the beach this holiday season or holding your mitts and thermos on the ski hill these two shoulder bags are not only super cute.. but functional and comical!

1. Marc by Marc Jacobs clear beach tote
2. Marc by Marc Jacobs dotted tote

Outfit: Entrance Statement

1. Christian Lacroix, silk print mini dress
2. Stella McCartney, pink platform pump
3. Nancy Gonzalez, python Box clutch
4. Navy opaque Wolford tights

Anna Sui: Spring 2008

Anna Sui's Spring 2008 collection took a walk on the wild side. Sui's collection of wide legged pant suits, long jackets, short dresses and high waisted shorts combined a multitude of decades. The pieces represented a chic, artistic take of punk and rock and roll from the 1960's to present day. 60's mini dresses, 70's high waisted shorts and pant suits were full of vibrant colours paired with neon accents made bold statements, while the 80's sheer blouse, leather skirts and today's metallic silver tones polished the Spring collection with a futuristic take on the past.

Because there's never enough Kate..

Kate Moss on the cover of the November issue of ID magazine debuting a shorter, platinum cut with bangs.

"It's like suddenly I became a Rockstar" - Roberto Cavalli

On November 8th the Roberto Cavalli line for H&M went on sale and it's success was noted even before the registers began to ring. Excited customers started lining up at 4am waiting for the doors to open and the entire limited edition collection was sold out in 15 minutes. The collection is exactly what one would picture when thinking of Cavalli sparkles, animal prints, and glamour.

1. Roberto Cavalli feeling like a rockstar arriving at the unveiling in NYC to a screaming line of fans.

2. The early risers.

3. My favourite pieces.

Inspired by Figure Skaters?

Hot items Fall/Winter 2007 season:
Full volume mini skirts
Lace up booties


1. Theory Satin Bubble Skirt
2. Derek Lam Seamed Flared Skirt
3. D&G Satin Mini Bubble skirt
4. Christian Louboutin Avedere Suede Boot

If Dorothy and Barbie Met.....

Pink Shiny Sequin Manolo Blahnik Pump.

Diane von Furstenburg: Spring 2008

Furstenburg stated that her collection was about "the fantasy of escaping to exotic islands, and the wilder shores of love." Paradise ideals are exactly what her Spring 2008 collection embodies through her use of tropical brights (yellows, pinks, and orange) floral printed and mulit-dyed fabrics, volumous sundresses, flow tunics, and head-scarfs.

I can hear the waves now.